December 7, 2025: All Ages Service: Winter Light
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball
In this service, we reflect on the many traditions of this season and how they nurture resiliency, community and sanctuary. Special music from Carrie Newcomer.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
“Sanctuary” by Randy Scruggs
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Olaya Fernández Gayol, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)
Aya O’Donnell
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)
Anabel Watson
Story Part One
“Winter Light” is inspired by Jeron Ashford’s Winter Candle
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Special Music
“Lifeline” by Carrie Newcomer
Carrie Newcomer with Gary Walters, piano and UUCB Choir
Story Part Two
Special Music
“Sanctuary” by Carrie Newcomer
Carrie Newcomer with Gary Walters, piano and UUCB Choir
Story Part Three
Dedication of Offering
This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Tandem to directly support The Postpartum Doula Equity Program and Free Perinatal Mental Health Groups for families in our community. See tandembloomington.org for more information.
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
“O Come Emmanuel” arr. David Leavitt
Ray Fellman, piano
Story Part Four
Closing Song
“Lean in Toward the Light” by Carrie Newcomer
Benediction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
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UU Church Staff:
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, Lead Minister
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Dr. Susan Swaney, Music Director
Amanda Waye, Director of Administration
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Hans Kelson, Technology Coordinator
Jo Bowman, Communications Coordinator
Dylan Marks, Sexton
Eric Branigin, Religious Education Assistant
